Excellent
#4 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 1% of private schools
Gems World Academy Chicago
School · Chicago, IL
A private school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
350 E S WATER ST, Chicago, IL 60601
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Gems World Academy Chicago sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,323
Median home value
$495,400
Median rent
$2,451/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
27%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent MilePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Bennett Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Bennett Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| The Latin School of ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gems World Academy Chicago is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gems World Academy Chicago
Gems World Academy Chicago is a private school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gems World Academy Chicago
What grades does Gems World Academy Chicago serve?
Gems World Academy Chicago serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gems World Academy Chicago?
Gems World Academy Chicago has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gems World Academy Chicago?
The student-teacher ratio at Gems World Academy Chicago is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gems World Academy Chicago rank in IL?
Gems World Academy Chicago ranks #4 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Gems World Academy Chicago's MySchoolScout rating?
Gems World Academy Chicago has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gems World Academy Chicago a private school?
Yes, Gems World Academy Chicago is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gems World Academy Chicago a religious school?
No, Gems World Academy Chicago is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 809-8908
- Area population (ZIP 60601)
- 16,292
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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